Herbert James Buddy Boy Smith Sr.; 87; of Newport News; Va.; formerly of Monessen; was called to his heavenly home on Monday evening; Dec. 30; 2013. He entered into eternal rest while surrounded by his loving family and an excellent team of medical staff members at Mary Immaculate Hospital. His journey of life began Dec. 15; 1926; in Monessen; the second child of two siblings born to the late Dan and Cora Smith. Herbert was united in holy matrimony to Alice Patterson. To this union; his pride and joy Charlotte; Valerie and Herbert Jr. were born. He was affectionately known throughout the Mon Valley as Uncle Buddy and Buddy Boy ; a little man with a big heart who dearly loved his family and extended family. He attended Monessen public schools. He was formerly employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Mill in Monessen at a young age and retired with over 30 years of service. Most of his life was spent in Monessen until he decided to move with his daughters in Newport News; Va.; in 2008. His passion was his grandchildren; great-grandchildren; all of his nieces; and nephews. It gave him great joy to be able to spend time with all of them every chance he got. He enjoyed his life with his family; listening to music; eating and watching Western movies. During his lifetime; Buddy Boy was an avid follower of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents and grandparents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Alice J. Smith after 29 years of marriage; a sister; Thelma Smith-Majors and longtime companion; Alice Joyner. He leaves to cherish precious memories; his loving daughters; Charlotte Smith Boyd and Valerie Smith Jones; both of Newport News; Va.; one son; Herbert Junney (Elder Casandra) Smith Jr. of Columbus; Ohio; five grandsons; Wendalle (Jennifer) Boyd of Rock Springs; Wyo.; LeMoyne R. Williams of Pittsburgh; Aubrey D. Jones Jr. of Newport News; Va.; Jyron Jay Smith and Michael Smith both of Columbus; Ohio; four granddaughters; Sharina V. (Lamont) Jones of Tampa; Fla.; Mya Witcher; Tamara Smith; Sandra Smith; all of Columbus; Ohio; nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; Elmer Patterson; of Suitland; Md.; one sister-in- law; Sarah Patterson of Pittsburgh; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins;other close relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 p.m. Monday; Jan. 6; 2014; at Gate of Heaven Church of God In Christ; 644 Reed Ave.; Monessen. Funeral services will be held at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday; Jan. 7; 2014. Interment will take place at Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to BEVERLY C. DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 608 Sixth St.; Monessen; 724-684-6242; http://www.draperfh.com.